1983 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volvo 240 would be higher. At 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (126 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volvo 240 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider (183 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Volvo |
Model | Spider | 240 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2383 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |